Richard Phillips

Richard Phillips works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Ohio. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Richard Phillips handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Ohio, including Healthcare Worker Injuries, Needlestick Injuries, Workers Compensation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Ohio, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Richard immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Richard Phillips's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 19 years of experience in Ohio workers' comp law, Richard knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Richard Phillips primarily serves clients in Lorain and the surrounding Ohio area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Ohio and were injured at work, contact Richard's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.